Chapter 2.4.
Negligence

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Distinguish the tort of negligence from negligent misrepresentation.
  • Appreciate when a duty of care exists and whether it can be varied expressly.
  • Assess the standard of care required in estate agency work.
  • List and explain the remedies for breach of duty of care.

Related Multiple Choice Questions

What does the Duty of Care in Tort Law require in real estate transactions?

If a real estate salesperson makes a false statement about a property based on incorrect information from a third party, this is an example of what type of misrepresentation?

During a property transaction, if both the buyer and the developer were negligent, which legal concept could potentially reduce the developer's liability?

What is expected of salespersons under the Standard of Care for Salespersons?

What is the implication of an agent's misrepresentation in a property transaction?

Who can be held responsible under Vicarious Liability in real estate transactions?

What can lead to a claim of misrepresentation in real estate transactions?

Which type of misrepresentation involves the intentional provision of false information to deceive during a property transaction?

Which legal principle holds employers responsible for wrongful acts committed by their employees within the scope of employment?

What does the Duty to Disclose involve in real estate transactions?

In a scenario where a seller remains on the property without the buyer's consent post-sale, this could lead to a claim of:

What standard of care is required when dealing with vulnerable clients in real estate transactions?

Gina breached her contract to sell a property to Harry. Which of the following is NOT a common legal remedy for breach of contract in real estate transactions in Singapore?

What is an essential duty of a real estate agent towards their principal?

An agent's duty to their principal includes all of the following EXCEPT: